If the ISS already has that lens who is Canon going to sell their 1200mm lens to?

I don't know -- I just copied and pasted that from the page explaining the photo. I think most of the ISS photos I've seen are taken with 80mm or 400mm lenses -- this is the first reference I've seen of to a 1200mmm. Maybe they bought that Canon lens (it would take a government appropriation) and machined up an adapter ... :-)

If the ISS already has that lens who is Canon going to sell their 1200mm lens to?

I don't know -- I just copied and pasted that from the page explaining the photo. I think most of the ISS photos I've seen are taken with 80mm or 400mm lenses -- this is the first reference I've seen of to a 1200mmm. Maybe they bought that Canon lens (it would take a government appropriation) and machined up an adapter ... :-)

I just googled the 1200mm canon lens...That thing is huge with a huge price tag. B&H had one but they sold it I assume.
The price started at $120,000 but they reduced the price to $100,000. It also weighs 36.14 lb and is 33 inches in length.

well, we just saw our first penguins! etc etc etc ;)
we only had 2 nights and a day and a half or so of the Drake Passage, which was very calm... internet is very expensive though.. lol
anyways, about to look at my first pics!